Description

Manager, Dental Laboratory

Dent Med-Clinical Affairs - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000204)

• Supervise, develop, manage and coordinate all laboratory operations, staff, and workflow to ensure high-quality outcomes and timely case completion.

• Establish and assess key performance indicators for lab operations and efficiencies.

• Oversee inventory management, material ordering, and laboratory budget in collaboration with administrative leadership.

• Lead the integration of digital dental technologies, including intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, 3D printing, and digital fabrication workflows.

• Develop and maintain quality assurance and infection control protocols to ensure compliance with University and OSHA standards.

• Collaborate with faculty and program directors to align laboratory services with predoctoral and postdoctoral educational needs.

• Provide mentorship and hands-on guidance to students, residents, and faculty in both traditional and digital laboratory techniques.

• Support and participate in research and innovation initiatives related to dental materials, manufacturing, and digital technology.

• Supporting school lab services inside and outside the school with internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent the School in professional and academic communities, including continuing education, conferences, and industry collaborations.

• Contribute to the strategic development of the school's new internal laboratory and assist in future programmatic growth.

• Maintaining equipment and organizing service calls for all labs.

• Organize and provide CE (hands-on) for all faculty, students, residents, lab technicians, and outside professionals.

Benefits include: *11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days * Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year * Paid Parental Leave * Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner * Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans * A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement.

Job Summary

Manages a team of laboratory staff on day-to-day production and quality control, and helps design and implement innovative workflows that integrate traditional and digital techniques.

Essential Functions

The Denal Laboratory Manager will oversee a team of laboratory staff, manage day-to-day production and quality control, and help design and implement innovative workflows that integrate traditional and digital techniques. This position also plays a key role in the development of the school's new Digital Dental Technology Program and supports faculty, residents, and students through collaboration, technical training, and mentorship.

Physical Effort

• Office and laboratory setting.
• Periodic standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Dental Laboratory

Job Family: Health Professionals

Job Sub Family: Clinical Dental

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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